“So much of language is unspoken. So much of language is compromised of looks and gestures and sounds that are not words. People are ignorant of the vast complexity of their own communication.”
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
― The Art of Racing in the Rain
“I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it.”
― Infinite Jest
― Infinite Jest
“Like the Bible said,' Gary whispered, 'man brought nothing into this world and he'll carry nothing out. Sometimes we care about stuff too much. We worry when there's nothing to worry about.”
― The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
― The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
“Put one foot forward and the other will get you to where you are going~!" Bag Lady, Swan Song”
― Swan Song
― Swan Song
“I'm always happy," Sasha said. "Sometimes I just forget.”
― A Visit from the Goon Squad
― A Visit from the Goon Squad
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